必须

bìxū

must; to have to

adverbHSK 3.0 word list · Band 3trad. 必須
Dictionary entry

to have to; must; compulsory

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See it in sentences

上课必须带课本。

Shàngkè bìxū dài kèběn.

English

You must bring the textbook to class.

这事必须今天办完。

Zhè shì bìxū jīntiān bàn wán.

English

This must be finished today.

Goes with

  • 必须去must go
  • 必须来must come
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